Disaster Relief

CAP provides immediate assistance to areas in Appalachia suffering damage from floods, tornadoes, and other major catastrophes. We also work with federal, state, and community agencies to create and implement new strategies to improve disaster preparedness and assistance.

CAP employees and volunteers provide assistance with home and property cleanup/repair in the wake of a major disaster. We respond to situations with speed and efficiency while remaining particularly aware of the specific needs of this region.

During the time between disasters, we remain prepared through trainings and maintenance of our equipment and certifications. We also provide preparedness training to other programs in the organization.

CAP seeks to minimize the impact of natural disasters by teaching preparedness techniques and offering educational information. Disaster preparedness instruction is routinely offered to school children throughout CAP’s service area and additional training is offered to young people who attend camp each summer. CAP seeks to ensure that children and their families are as equipped as possible to react safely during disasters.